Best Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe – Easy, Creamy Game Day Favorite
This Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and spicy party favorite made with shredded chicken, hot sauce, ranch, and melted cheese. Perfect for game day or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, boiled and shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
- Boil chicken until fully cooked, then shred and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine cream cheese, ranch, hot sauce, pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk until smooth.
- Stir in shredded chicken, green onions, 1 cup mozzarella, and 1 cup cheddar.
- Transfer to baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake 20–30 minutes until bubbly and melted.
- Broil 2–3 minutes until golden on top.
- Serve warm with chips, veggies, or crackers.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken can replace boiled chicken.
- Fresh shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded.
- Use blue cheese or feta for stronger flavor.
- Leftovers last 2–3 days and reheat well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 346
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1249mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 53mg